Silverberg, Robert,  1935- <br/><br/>
Spacerogue 

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 - Produced from Infinity November 1958. .
 - Produced from Infinity November 1958. .
<br/><br/> Release date is 2023-11-26 
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<br/><br/> "Spacerogue" by Webber Martin is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The book follows Barr Herndon, a man seeking revenge against the tyrant Seigneur Krellig who destroyed his home and family. The story is set against a backdrop of interplanetary trade, slavery, and intrigue in a richly imagined universe.  The narrative begins with Herndon's impulsive purchase of a proteus, a shape-shifting creature, at an auction, which he ultimately kills to spare it from a life of suffering. Driven by the desire for vengeance, he infiltrates the aristocracy of Borlaam, ultimately becoming entwined with the Lady Moaris, the wife of a powerful nobleman. As Herndon's plans unfold, he navigates a treacherous landscape of betrayal and power plays, leading to a climactic confrontation with his enemies during a royal court event. The novel artfully combines elements of adventure, moral complexity, and the exploration of loyalty, culminating in a dramatic and explosive conclusion that examines the cost of vengeance and the nature of freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Science fiction Revenge -- Fiction Life on other planets -- Fiction 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PS